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| HER Number: | MDV51128 |
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| Name: | Sluice at Velator Bridge |
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Summary
One of four sluice gates, mainly cast iron and brick, which are probably associated with the 19th century reclamation of the marshes.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 485 357 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Braunton |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRAUNTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS43NE/188/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SLUICE GATE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J., 1993, Archaeological Assessment of NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme, 5 (Report - Assessment). SDV81690.
Sluice of mainly cast-iron construction situated near Velator Bridge, which regulated the Great Drain. Associated with the 19th century reclamation of the marshes.
Sage, A. J., 1995, NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme: Summary Results of Archaeological Recording, 2 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV341047.
A record was made of the sluice gate near Velator Bridge, although it was only possible to record the upper structure that was visible above the high water level. Other details: Figure 6, sluice 3.
Wessex Archaeology, 2007, RMB Chivenor Flood Defence Scheme Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment (Report - Assessment). SDV342125.
Other details: WA 176.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV341047 | Report - Watching Brief: Sage, A. J.. 1995. NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme: Summary Results of Archaeological Recording. Exeter Archaeology Report. 95.67. A4 Stapled. 2. |
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| SDV342125 | Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. RMB Chivenor Flood Defence Scheme Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment. Wessex Archaeology Report. 67300.01. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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| SDV81690 | Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D. + Weddell, P. J.. 1993. Archaeological Assessment of NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 93.36. A4 Stapled + Digital. 5. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV51130 | Related to: Sluice at Velator Quay, Braunton (Monument) |
| MDV51134 | Related to: Sluice near Marstage Cottage, Braunton (Monument) |
| MDV51135 | Related to: Sluice to east of Poyers Bridge (Monument) |
| MDV36799 | Related to: Velator Bridge (Building) |
| MDV31770 | Related to: Velator Weir (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4407 - NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme Summary of Archaeological Recording
- EDV4490 - RMB Chivenor Flood Defence Scheme Barnstaple, Devon: Archaeological Desk-based Assessment
- EDV946 - Archaeological Assessment of NRA Braunton Tidal Defence Scheme
| Date Last Edited: | May 14 2009 3:04PM |
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